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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education